US President Donald Trump announced a large-scale military assault on Iran on Saturday, vowing to “annihilate” its navy, missile sites, and urging Iranians to overthrow their government. In a video address posted on his Truth Social platform, Trump said the United States’ aim was the destruction of Iran’s military capabilities and toppling of authorities in power since the 1979 revolution. It will be yours to take.”The operation, dubbed “Operation Epic Fury” by the Pentagon, comes after coordinated US and Israel strikes on Iranian targets. He also addressed Iran’s elite Revolutionary Guards, demanding surrender and offering immunity to those who lay down their arms, while threatening “certain death” for noncompliance. The escalation marks a sharp turn in US-Iran relations amid heightened regional tensions, with Trump’s administration deploying the largest Middle East military buildup in years.

Source: Dhaka Tribune February 28, 2026 10:40 UTC